Meeting David Wilson
"One name… two men… separated by race… bound by slavery."
Originally released in 2008. Meeting David Wilson is a documentary film. directed by Daniel J. Woolsey. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David A. Wilson and David H. Wilson
Synopsis
African American filmmaker David A. Wilson decided to look into his family's history during the slave era. The result is this documentary, which provides a unique perspective on the long shadow cast by slavery in America. Wilson travels to North Carolina to visit the plantation where his ancestors once toiled and to meet its current owner -- a white man named David Wilson, whose slave-owning ancestors originally occupied the property.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Leontine Pictures
- Official Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meeting David Wilson about?
African American filmmaker David A. Wilson decided to look into his family's history during the slave era. The result is this documentary, which provides a unique perspective on the long shadow cas...
Who directed Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson was directed by Daniel J. Woolsey.
How long is Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Meeting David Wilson released?
Meeting David Wilson was released on June 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meeting David Wilson?
The main cast of Meeting David Wilson includes David A. Wilson, David H. Wilson.